Dorothy Marie "Manning" Wigmore

Dorothy Marie "Manning" Wigmore obituary

Dorothy Marie "Manning" Wigmore

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Brandon Congregational Church

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Pine Hill Cemetery

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Dorothy Wigmore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller & Ketcham Funeral Homes, Inc. - Brandon on Aug. 17, 2025.

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BRANDON:

Dorothy Marie Wigmore, age 87, passed peacefully; with family by her side; Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her home in Brandon.

"Dot" was born in Hydeville on April 18, 1938. She was the daughter of Simon and Mildred (Wade) Manning. She grew up in Hydeville and received her education in local Fair Haven Schools. She worked for several years, as a waitress, at the Fair Haven Truck Stop. June 19, 1976, she married William Wigmore in Poultney. They made their home in Brandon since 1980. She had worked as a shift supervisor at the Brandon Training School until the school closed in 1993. She enjoyed arts & crafts and was a proficient crochet expert. She belonged to the Order of The Eastern Star in West Rutland.

She is survived by two daughters; Dawn Williams and Lori Doolan, five sons; Clifford Kenyon, David Kenyon, Darren Kenyon, Keith Kenyon, and Dean Kenyon, a sister; Carol Ann Whitaker, and 2 brothers; Richard Manning and Barry Manning. 19 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband; William Wigmore, 2 sons; Kevin and Scott Kenyon, a sister; Sarah Gibbs, and 3 brothers; Frederick, Raymond, and Harold Manning, and adopted daughter; Twila Moody.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2 PM at the Brandon Congregational Church. The Rev. Sara Rossigg, pastor and the Rev. Michael Dwyer, pastor of the Pittsford Congregational Church will co-officiate. The graveside committal service and burial will follow the service, in the family lot, at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Following the committal service the family will receive friends back in the church hall, for a time of remembrance.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, August 22, from 5-7 PM.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in her memory to; the West Rutland Chapter Order of The Eastern Star.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Miller & Ketcham Funeral Homes, Inc.

26 Franklin St, Brandon, VT 05733

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Brandon Congregational Church

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Committal

2:45 p.m.

Pine Hill Cemetery

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Only 22 hours left for delivery to next service.